Was a pleasure to launch our new book on ‘Climate Politics in Oceania’ in Brisbane this week. A great panel… Hope we did justice to the excellent contributions in the book.

We should welcome the neoliberal era coming to a close: the ‘free market’ hasn’t priced carbon properly, and externalises strategic and environmental risks. Industry policy will help Australia find comparative advantage in tomorrow’s clean energy economy. theconversation.com/australia-is-p…

In response to Vanuatu’s UNGA resolution seeking an advisory opinion on climate from the #ICJ , astounding number of statements from around the world. Most Forum members; regional agencies (PIF, PNA, FFA, MSG); OACPS, African and Caribbean states; US, China, EU, Japan and more.

The IRAct dramatically ramped up investment and created tens of thousands of new jobs. As one of the sunniest & windiest countries on the world with deep manufacturing know-how, the #FutureMadeInAustralia Act is a huge opportunity climatecouncil.org.au/resources/seiz…

This is exactly the sort of leadership Auatralia needs to tackle climate pollution, generate clean jobs & ensure a brighter future for our kids #breaking #AusPol #FutureMadeInAustralia smh.com.au/politics/feder…

'Oceania is us'. Powerful and inspiring speech from Rev James Bhagwan for the 2024 Epeli Hau'ofa Memorial Lecture, reflecting on the past and future of Pacific stewardship and setting out a clear vision for an ocean of peace and a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific. drive.google.com/file/d/1zQIgHM…

Fascinating: Australia is a major coal and gas exporter and Japan is its biggest customer for fossil fuels. Both nations are committed to net-zero emissions. Here Shiro Armstrong argues for a 'bi-national body' to help manage the clean energy transition. eastasiaforum.org/2024/03/26/aus…

📢 New book 'Climate Politics in Oceania' edited by Griffith Asia Inst members Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (she/her) Susan Harris Rimmer, Caitlin Byrne and @WTMPacific. This groundbreaking book offers thought-provoking perspectives from a diverse range of voices from the region.
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Hosting COP31 will help Australia embrace a clean energy future. “With the international spotlight on us, Australia must be ready to show the world that we are moving rapidly away from coal, oil, and gas, and embracing our clean energy future” Dr Wesley Morgan climatecouncil.org.au/resources/aus-…

“Partnering with Pacific Island nations - amongst the most climate vulnerable in the world - could provide a powerful way of galvanising the international urgency needed for more ambitious climate action.” canberratimes.com.au/story/8539612/…

Australian families, workers & communities are already suffering under extreme heat & this will only get worse with more climate pollution. Our leaders must rapidly cut climate pollution to keep our families safe.
Climate Council #CCheatmap climatecouncil.org.au/resources/heat…
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Climate pollution is rapidly turning up the heat in Australia. Ever wondered how hot YOUR suburb could get if we don’t cut pollution from coal, oil and gas this decade? Well, today you can find out with our brand new Heat Map tool! climatecouncil.org.au/heatmap #CCHeatMap

Great to see Climate Politics in Oceania published: a new book edited by #AP4D Advisory Group's Caitlin Byrne (with Dr Wesley Morgan & Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (she/her)) & featuring chapters by Exec Director Melissa Conley Tyler, Advisory Group member Joanne Wallis & the late Brendan Sargeant.

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Today I hear convos in Aus that are eerily similar to those I would hear in the Pacific a decade ago. We have much to learn from the region when it comes to challenges of relocation in the face of climate change. Thoughts with those still recovering in FNQ
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Another great forward-looking piece from Dr Wesley Morgan, this one on how the clean energy transition will transform the Australia-Japan relationship.
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